Dezza
Designed in 1965, the Dezza armchair embodies
some of Gio Ponti’s most important design principles from both a formal
perspective - like the leg with its characteristic tapered triangular
cross-section - and a methodological standpoint, thanks to the revolutionary
modular system comprising of a limited number of pieces to assemble. The Dezza
sofa and armchairs, comfortable, light and very versatile, are reissued in a
refined new edition that exalts their formal beauty and unique style. Designed
in 1965, the Dezza armchair embodies some of Gio Ponti’s most important design
principles from both a formal perspective - like the leg with its
characteristic tapered triangular cross-section - and a methodological
standpoint, thanks to the revolutionary modular system comprising of a limited
number of pieces to assemble. The Dezza sofa and armchairs, comfortable, light
and very versatile, are reissued in a refined new edition that exalts their
formal beauty and unique style. The supporting structure is made from seasoned
beech. The number 12 armchair has slender armrests that make it possible to
combine two or more elements. The number 48 armchair has a goose down headrest
incorporated in the backrest. The upholstery is entirely in Pelle Frau® leather
or in Pelle Frau® leather for the shell and “Cavallino” leather for the seat
and backrest cushion. Lots of different finishes available for the feet: as
well as white or black lacquered wood, you can also opt for Ponti blue or Ponti
green, or for Canaletto walnut.
About Designer | |
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Gio Ponti |
An
architect, a designer and an artist, Gio Ponti (Milano 1891-1979) graduated in
Milan in 1921 and initially entered into partnership with Emilio Lancia and
Mino Fiocchi from 1927 to 1933. In 1927 he founded Il Labirinto with Lancia,
Buzzi, Marelli, Venini and Chiesa in order to produce high-quality furniture
and objects. From 1923 to 1930 he has been Richard Ginori’s artistic director.
Thanks to the creation of Domus magazine in 1928 (which he presided over almost
constantly until his death), Ponti made an intensive contribution to the
renewal of the Italian production in the sector, giving it new impetus. Ponti
has been a strong supporter of the Monza Biennale, then the Milan Triennale, of
the Compasso d’Oro awards and of ADI (Association of Industrial Design). As an
architect, he created the symbol of modern Milan, the Pirelli skyscraper,
designed with Fornaroli, Rosselli and Nervi in 1956. In 1951, he realised the
second Palazzo Montecatini (his first office building dates back to 1938-39).
In 1957 he designed the super-celebrated Superleggera chair for Cassina, the
crowning achievement of a long and fruitful working association. To his
planning activities, he added educational activities, teaching at the Faculty
of Architecture in Milan from 1936 to 1961. |